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X998 DCF

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,889 mi
Last recorded130,889 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 DCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 130,889 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 130,889 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 119,532 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 111,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,704 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 103,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 79,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle mounting rubber starting to split †

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle mounting rubber starting to split †

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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X998 DCF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X998 DCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X998 DCF is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X998 DCF safe to buy?

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